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First season for Southlake Community Market in Union Hall off to strong start
On May 23rd, Southlake Community Market opened in the Union Hall area of Franklin County, which organizers say is the first of its kind for the community. Southlake Community Market is located on a corner lot along Old Franklin Turnpike across from the Whistle Stop convenience store. Lori Dupier, one of the market organizers, said traffic has been steady early on with about 12-15 vendors set up each week. “We have a roster of about 30 vendors,” said Dupier. “It’s a lot of variety from week to week.”
All American Festival happening July 5
MONETA, Va. (WDBJ) - Spring Valley Farm is holding its fifth annual All American Festival July 5th. The festival features fun activities for families, food, music, and fireworks. Owner Chad Simmons and manager Michelle Simmons speak with 7@four about this event. Admission is free, but you will have to pay...
Fourth of July Celebrations in Southwest Virginia
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA (WFXR) — As Independence Day quickly approaches, local communities across Central and Southwest Virginia are hosting community events to celebrate the patriotic holiday. From fireworks spectaculars to live music and parades, there is an event for everyone to enjoy during the holiday weekend. Lynchburg:. Fireworks on the...
Louisa County excited to host VA State Little League Major Baseball Tournament
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Louisa County will soon host some of the best little league baseball players in Virginia. District 14 and Louisa Little League will be hosting the 2024 Virginia State Little League Major Baseball Tournament in Louisa County later this month. The tournament will run July 18-23...
Howard Tucker named Roanoke Catholic’s new head football coach
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz coaching news as WFXR Sports has learned that Roanoke Catholic has a new head football coach. Howard Tucker will take over the program. Tucker has nearly a quarter of a century of coaching experience to include being an assistant at...
Roanoke YMCA discusses new before-school program
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke YMCA is releasing updated details about the new before-school program that they will hold this fall. If you remember, Roanoke City Public Schools announced that middle schoolers will have a later start time. The YMCA said each middle school will have the option of...
Virginia Independence Day Weather: Storms with Heat Indices Over 100
Wakefield, VA – Virginians can expect a range of weather conditions this week, with the National Weather Service predicting significant heat and potential thunderstorms. According to the US National Weather Service Wakefield VA, today will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s, cooler along the coast. However, summer heat returns for Independence Day, bringing highs in the mid-90s and heat indices between 98-103°F. Residents are advised to prepare for potentially dangerous heat levels.
Virginia Energy leveraging federal funding to diversify Southwest region’s economic profile
This is Part 2 of a three-part series on efforts to develop on abandoned mine lands in Southwest Virginia. Read Part 1 here. Part 3 will be published in the coming days. NORTON – Many miners in Virginia’s coalfield region may have avoided going underground and remained topside of the earth to procure coal through […] The post Virginia Energy leveraging federal funding to diversify Southwest region’s economic profile appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
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